I'm Samantha, owner of Yoga Onyx, an RYT-500 yoga teacher, and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I became a yoga teacher because I experienced the healing potential of the practice and wanted to bring together two worlds that have shaped my life: yoga and mental health. That vision is ultimately what led me to purchase Yoga Onyx—a space where I could cultivate a community that sees yoga as more than exercise and supports students in carrying the practice beyond the walls of the studio.

This training is an opportunity to bring that vision to life. I created it to bridge the gap between the physical practice of yoga and the lived experience of being human. Drawing from the tradition of Ashtanga yoga alongside my background in mental health, my hope is to create a space where movement, philosophy, and self-inquiry come together in a way that's practical, thoughtful, and deeply applicable to everyday life.

My hope is that you'll leave not only with a deeper understanding of yoga, but with greater confidence in how to live the practice—staying connected to your Self in a world full of Other.